In This Week’s Edition: Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines FNS has announced the annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for the period from July1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating…
In this Week’s Edition: USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses FDA Provides Update on New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint Efforts CPSC Holds Amazon Responsible for Recalling Goods Sold by Third Parties on Website FDA Allows Two New Additives in Animal Feed FDA Quarterly Color Additive Certification Report AMS…
In this Week’s Edition: Biden Administration to Emphasize Antitrust Enforcement in Agriculture Sector; Directs USDA to Issue New COOL Rules FDA Files Food Additive Petition on Poultry Feed FSIS Updates Guidance on Controlling Campylobacter and Salmonella in Raw Poultry USDA Increases Quota for Imported Specialty Sugars FDA Updated Interstate Milk Shippers List FSIS Updates Lists…
In this Week’s Edition: USDA Extends Nutrition Assistance to Seniors USDA Appointees Announced USDA Expands Pandemic EBT Benefits for Children this Summer FSIS Posts Salmonella, Campylobacter and STEC Sampling Results USDA to Hold Food Waste Reduction Event USDA Incentivizes Fruit and Vegetable Purchases Under WIC APHIS to Prepare Environmental Impact Statement on GMO Corn Variety…
In this Week’s Edition: FDA Update on Non-Viral Hepatitis Outbreak in Alkaline Water APHIS Adds Timor-Leste to African Swine Fever List; Rules on Sand Pear Imports from Korea USDA Requests Information on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Strategy APHIS Data Now Mandatory for Entry Filings FDA’s Ongoing Use of Inspectional Tools for Ensuring Access to Safe,…
In this Week’s Edition: FDA Publishes Resources for Food Industry About COVID-19 Vaccine AMS Amends Irish Potato and Mango Orders APHIS Proposes Updates Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis Classifications for Canada and Brucellosis Classification for Sonora, Mexico FDA Releases New Agricultural Biotechnology Curriculum for Middle and High School Students FSIS Updates Directive on Safe and Suitable…
Food Industry Regulatory Update February 5, 2021 In this Week’s Edition: FSIS Super Bowl Party Food Safety Tips USDA Names Key Staff Appointments FSIS Cancels Obsolete Directives FDA Import Alerts FDA Warning Letters FSIS Super Bowl Party Food Safety Tips FSIS reminds consumers not to wash poultry or meat in the sink, avoid cross-contamination, cook…
Food Industry Regulatory Update January 22, 2021 In this week’s edition: USDA Announces Staff Changes APHIS e-Permit System Capabilities Expanded APHIS Provides Importers More Time to Comply with New Entry Filing Requirements Latest FDA Import Alerts Latest FDA Warning Letters USDA Announces Staff Changes The incoming Biden administration has announced the following staff appointments at…
In this week’s edition: FDA Delays Tobacco Labeling Rule Effective Date FDA Seeks Public Comment on Potential Approach for Defining Durations of Use for Certain Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs for Food Animals FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Import Refusals AMS FY2021 Grain Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services FDA Announces Refresh of Import Office…
In this week’s edition: FDA Finalizes Rule Related to Gluten-Free Labeling for Foods Containing Fermented, Hydrolyzed Ingredients FSIS Discontinues Sampling and Testing for Chicken Necks, Hearts, Gizzards, and Livers FDA Update on Red Onion Salmonella Outbreak FSIS Updates Establishment Directory USDA Announces More Eligible Commodities for CFAP FSIS Enhances PHIS Export Module FSIS and Vermont…